{HMW} She hadn't eaten in front of other people in years. Here's why.
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Dear Reader, I once gave a talk at a retreat in Banff, and the first night, the host put together a little dinner for all the speakers of the event. I noticed the woman I'd driven from the airport with had a tiny plate and looked hesitant and uncomfortable. Turned out it was the first time in years that she'd eaten in front of other people. She told me she usually felt judged for her food choices because of her body size. She felt like everyone was watching how much she took, how fast she ate, whether she went back for seconds, etc.. It got me thinking about how often eating socially comes with an invisible spotlight, and how much pressure we feel to justify our appetites and food choices to other people. I shared more about this, including a story from my own childhood, in this week's Wednesday Voice Note in Heartbeat. βJoin for free to listen and to share about your own experience with social eating.
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Extra Bytes: What I'm Reading: This Story Might Save Your Life, by Tiffany Crumβ What I'm Watching: Widow's Bayβ What I'm Listening to: Body language expert: Use these tricks to create charisma, even if you're awkwardβ What I'm Eating: Orange Tofu with Quinoa-speckled rice, roasted zucchiniβ That's it for me this week. I hope you all have a happy and healthy hump day! Warmly, Jenny |